Global Nutritionist in Aquaculture

Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands Full Time

Job Details

As an aqua nutritionist you will be part of the Aqua team within the Global Formulations department, based in Ede, the Netherlands. Based on your knowledge and experiences, you are an expert within the team regarding aqua feed nutrition. You will work on formulations, as well as on projects like raw material evaluation, implementation of new concepts and innovations together with the global R&D aqua team.

You are a sparring partner for local product managers and commercial teams who are responsible for the feed assortment in their markets. You understand their commercial situation, and you are able to bring added value to the product and concept portfolio by delivering valuable input based on your knowledge of aquaculture production, fish/shrimp physiology, raw materials and feed technology.

You will visit mainly African or Asian Business Units (expected travel is ~ 20% of your time) to maintain close contact regarding operational and quality related issues. Therefore experience working in Africa and/or abroad is a plus.

Requirements

You have a MSc degree in Animal Nutrition or Aquaculture and preferably at least 3 years of relevant experience in fish farming, feed formulation, feed production and/or nutrition. Furthermore, you are proactive, analytical and really enthusiastic about working in the aquaculture related feed business.

Having experience in working with people from various backgrounds and different cultures has a preference. With your persuasive, communicative and pragmatic qualities, you are successful in your job. You have a problem-solving attitude with a result oriented way of working. Good knowledge of the Dutch culture is a plus.

Contact Information

Royal De Heus



https://www.deheus.com/careers/vacancies/global-nutritionist-aqua

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If you would like more information about this position, please contact Julia Mas Munoz,  Global Formulation Aqua Team manager, at +31 621 23 16 98.  


Post Date: 5/25/2026 11:19:46 AM
Closing Date: 6/8/2026 12:00:00 AM